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Movie Popcorn...is It Safe?

Sissy

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Sissy Rookie
Sissy
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We are going to the movies Christmas Day, first time since I was dx and I would love to be able to sit and munch popcorn along with everyone else....does anyone know if movie popcorn is safe...how about buttered? Sissy

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happygirl Collaborator
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Just like other processed foods, it will vary by manufacturer. Some might be safe, and others may not. #1 Rule is not to eat anything unless you know the ingredients yourself. My best advice if you want to eat it, is go up before then, at a time when they aren't busy, ask to speak to a manager, and see the ingredients.

All that being said....most microwavable popcorn at home is gluten free, so *chances* are, there should be some that are safe.

Be mindful of cross contamination, as well!

Enjoy the movie.....what are you going to see?! :rolleyes:

lovegrov Collaborator
lovegrov
Posted

Of course I can't guarantee that every single movie popcorn out there is gluten-free, but I've yet to find one that isn't.

richard

Sissy Rookie
Sissy
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There are 4 of us going to the movies...not sure what we will wind up seeing..there are so many good new ones coming out on Christmas...I would love to see either the Will Smith movie or Dreamgirls..but my neice wants to see Blood Diamond or something else, I can't remember which one it is...but they all sound good. Maybe I will give up on the popcorn and eat a candy bar instead...Sissy

hez Enthusiast
hez
Posted

Do you kow what movie theater you are going to? I eat Cinemark popcorn with no problem. I avoid the "butter" because I have no idea what is in it.

Hez

killernj13 Enthusiast
killernj13
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Do you kow what movie theater you are going to? I eat Cinemark popcorn with no problem. I avoid the "butter" because I have no idea what is in it.

Hez

Either do they - LOL

CarlaB Enthusiast
CarlaB
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I usually ask to read the ingredients to the "butter". I've never found one that's not safe. I always get popcorn and have never had a reaction.

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Juliebove
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I'd be more concerned about the candy than the popcorn if I were you. I can think of plenty of candy with gluten in it. I've asked at the theaters around here and they all use just popcorn, coconut oil and salt. We don't get the "butter" topping because it likely contains some form of dairy and/or soy and daughter is allergic to both.

StrongerToday Enthusiast
StrongerToday
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I just went to the movies last week and asked the manager, he looked at both the popcorn and "buttery topping", both were fine. I still ate too much though :rolleyes:

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